Faith Facts

• Movements to Christ are growing, even in challenging regions.
• The Motus Dei Network calls believers to Spirit-filled action, emphasizing biblical disciple-making.
• Twelve biblical principles highlight the pathway for church vitality and global outreach.

Evangelicals rejoice as God draws new believers into His Kingdom, shining light in even the darkest places. Recent movements reveal how, by relying on the Holy Spirit and removing obstacles, the Church can regain its New Testament vitality.

The Motus Dei Network has issued a timely call for revival: their “Reactivating the Church as Movement” statement encourages churches everywhere to pursue Jesus’ example and prioritize Spirit-empowered disciple-making ministries.

Drafted and refined by a diverse team of scholars and leaders, the statement outlines twelve core biblical affirmations—such as the centrality of Christ, reliance on Scripture, local leadership, and the multiplication of simple, reproducing communities.

“Reactivating the Church as Movement” underscores the Church’s historic strength: ordinary believers sharing the good news, forming new gatherings, and equipping more leaders for God’s glory.

The statement addresses barriers to gospel multiplication, urging reflection on what church traditions or patterns might need adjustment to better fulfill the mission Jesus gave us.

It challenges all believers to renew their commitment to prayer, humble service, and biblically faithful outreach, trusting God for spiritual growth and transformation across nations.

This invitation is open: together, let us pursue faithful, multiplying witness so that every people and nation may know Christ and experience true freedom under God.

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Faith Facts

• Forrest Frank has chosen not to attend Christian award shows, pointing followers to focus on Jesus, not earthly accolades.
• This decision has encouraged a re-examination of motivations within the Christian creative community, reminding believers that salvation is the true prize.
• Romans 12:10 inspires the mission of recognizing artistic devotion, while keeping ultimate honor on God.

Forrest Frank’s stand has stirred vital reflection about the true purpose of recognition in Christian ministry. His refusal to pursue awards reminds us that honoring God must come before seeking personal acclaim.

“I will not receive a trophy for something that is for Jesus and from Jesus.”

Instead of condemning the industry, Frank’s action redirects intentions to celebrate the Giver instead of the gift. This humility magnifies the message that all achievements are meant to point back to Christ.

Other artists and leaders echoed varied perspectives, with some viewing award stages as encouragement and community, while others, like Solomon Buchi and Seph Schulter, affirmed Frank’s Christ-centered approach.

Romans 12:10 declares, “Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves.”

Even as some see value in public awards, Jonathan Traylor reminds us, “If our hearts are postured to give God glory, even an award can be an altar of praise, not a pedestal of pride.”

Ultimately, the Christian’s task is not to elevate themselves, but to use every opportunity—trophy or not— to glorify Jesus above all.

Let us continue to honor faithful service, encourage creative excellence, and uplift those who point the spotlight to Christ, the true source of every good gift.

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• The United Nations Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem has called for a worldwide ban on all forms of surrogacy.
• The report describes surrogacy as inflicting exploitation and violence on women and children, violating their dignity and rights.
• Italy became the first nation to ban surrogacy both domestically and abroad, influencing other countries to consider similar measures.

Reem Alsalem warned the global community about the grave dangers of surrogacy, urging the adoption of international laws to prohibit the practice in order to protect women and children.

Her latest report recommends criminalizing surrogacy, outlawing advertisements, and extending vital support to women harmed by these arrangements.

“Surrogacy is clearly responsible for inflicting large-scale violence, abuse, and exploitation on women and children,” Alsalem said.

The report highlights that even so-called ‘altruistic’ surrogacy exploits vulnerable women and treats children as commodities, undermining the sanctity of life and the family unit.

“An inherent concern in surrogacy lies in the contractual programming of separation between a woman and the child she carries,” the report states. “These risks treating the child as a passive object of an agreement between adults or as a commodity.”

Italy’s leadership in banning surrogacy echoes a broader commitment to protect motherhood and wholesome family values, pressing other nations to follow suit for the sake of the next generation.

Eugenia Rocella, Italy’s minister for family, natality, and equal opportunities, said, “Existing international treaties on the protection of women’s and children’s rights should be updated to explicitly include surrogacy as a practice that undermines dignity and entails exploitation.”

ADF International and allied organizations support this initiative, emphasizing that true justice recognizes every child’s right to a mother and the respect due to every woman’s God-given worth.

“Surrogacy rests on a system of violence that dehumanizes women and children alike,” said Giorgio Mazzoli, ADF International’s director of UN advocacy. “States must develop a coordinated international response to end the grave human rights violations inherent in this practice.”

This global movement to end surrogacy upholds Biblical principles of life, dignity, and the natural family, urging faithful citizens everywhere to pray and take a stand against the commodification of God’s precious creation.

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